Maintenance Engineer

Morepeople 01780; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food production business in the Scottish Borders seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineer for their busy packing facility. The role involves both reactive and planned preventative maintenance of machinery, offering a competitive rate and progression opportunities. Ideal candidates are fully qualified engineers with a focus on electrical systems and a proactive, problem-solving attitude.

Benefits

Competitive starting rate

Overtime paid at time and a half

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Weekly pay - every Friday

5 hours of holiday annually

Qualifications

• Fully qualified multi-skilled engineer, preferably with electrical bias.
• Confident in fault-finding and problem-solving across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Eager to learn and develop with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support ongoing improvement projects and new installation.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Education

18th Edition Electrical Qualification

Job description

We're working with a well-established food production business in the Scottish Borders who are looking to add a Multi-Skilled Engineer to their on-site team at a busy packing facility.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys variety in their day-to-day work and wants to be part of a supportive and skilled engineering team.

The Role

In this hands-on role, you'll be carrying out a mix of reactive and planned preventative maintenance across a wide range of equipment. You'll work closely with the engineering team to:

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults
• Support ongoing improvement projects and new installation
• Maintain and enhance food washing, grading, and packing machinery
• You'll be an important part of the team keeping production running smoothly and safely, particularly during the busy peak season.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings a positive, solutions-focused attitude, with the following skills and experience:

• Fully qualified multi-skilled engineer, preferably with an electrical bias
• 18th Edition Electrical Qualification (essential
• Confident in fault-finding and problem solving across mechanical and electrical systems
• Eager to learn and develop with a proactive approach

What's in it for You?

• Competitive starting rate: £18.50 per hour
• Progression to £23.00 per hour following in-house training and development
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern | 06:00-18:00 (may vary during peak Christmas period)
• Weekly pay - every Friday
• 5 hours of holiday annually

This is a permanent opportunity with long-term growth potential for the right candidate. If you're a qualified engineer looking for a fresh challenge in a thriving sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to arrange a confidential chat.

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